Archive for ‘June, 2012’

Our birthday party yesterday was grand. Many of Pasadena’s well-loved dignitaries were there for the synchronized cake-cutting. We had music, classic cars, booths starring local businesses, face painting–all the fun stuff. But the star of the party was the cake. Uh, cakes. Seven cakes. Everyone who was willing to stand in line got a piece. […]

It’s the talk of the town today: even the LA Times and LAist have discovered DenaMart. We’re closing down our other comment threads on Walmart stories to make this your one-stop shop for Saturday. Comment away on anything Walmart or our previous stories right here. Read the Full Story at Altadena Blog

Solano Community Garden, Solano Canyon Three arrested after woman robbed and assaulted at Boyle Heights ATM. KTLA Five new Eagle Rock clinics open as City Council discusses a “gentle ban” on marijuana dispensaries. Patch Glassell Park ficus forest to get a trim. ASNC Alert Happening Today: Silver Lake Farmer’s Market. Save the Date Read the […]

Credit: PublicAffairs If you went to a farmers market this weekend looking for the most local groceries, thinking you’re helping the environment and the local economy – think again. Backed by several inconvenient truths, the authors of “The Locavore’s Dilemma: In Praise of the 10,000-Mile Diet” join Patt to explain the paradox of eating local. […]

I said it when I first posted this shot and I’ll say it again: great idea! Originally published June 15, 2011. Just a few more of my favorite photographs from former posts. Thanks for viewing along with me. Read the Full Story at Glimpses of South Pasadena

This weekend the American Library Association is having their annual conference in Anaheim. Last year about this time I posted images of a competition that involved librarians and bookcarts. Who know what will take place this year? Yesterday things were hopping at the Central Library. Beth Walker, Principal Librarian at Pasadena Public Library and […]

Big, big doings today for the Pasadenish because it’s our 126th birthday. We’re having our party from 12-4 pm at the Pasadena Museum of History (free admission, free parking). There will be art, music, antique cars and more. In honor of this year’s Olympics, the Synchronized Cake Cutting will be held at 3pm, officiated by […]

Reader Joan writes: We found his dog running in the street at the intersection of Las Flores Drive and Marengo. We will hold onto the dog until Monday, Please call 626 791 4583 or joankap@earthlink.net Thank you. Let’s hope we find an owner. Very sweet dog. Read the Full Story at Altadena Blog

Matthew Morgus from SilverLakeOpenHouse.com presents a rare two-bedroom, two-bath, bungalow in the heart of Silver Lake, close to Sunset Junction, the Reservoir and the dog park. Enjoy quintessential L.A. sunset views while entertaining guests at the pool. Tacos and drinks to be served during Saturday’s open house from 2 pm to 5 pm. Listed at […]

Some companies are throwing the concept of bosses out the corner office window. Considering the plot of last year’s “Horrible Bosses,” where three men plot to murder their bosses, it’s fair to say that anyone with a job spends a lot of thinking about upper management. Love them or hate them, bosses are a part […]